The Colours of Duntroon (oil on canvas)Artwork and Poem by Ian CoateOriginal Artwork Location: RMC DuntroonCLICK HERE for more...

To take the path of leadership is not an easy thing.
It takes more than academics and skills of managing.
You need a greater character that shines both clear and bright.
A light for men to follow, through times of fear and plight.
When you can show great self-control with what you say and do,
And never stoop to gossip or say a word untrue.
When you can face and overcome the failures in your past.
In times of great adversity, be strong, stand tall, hold fast.
When you can sense the rise of fear, but not give into fear,
And handle your emotions – through pressures staying clear.
When your wisdom is advancing from gathering all the facts.
When you're prompt to hear, slow to speak and mentally relaxed.
When you can firmly stand your ground, by a right decision,
And not bow down to politics or uncontrolled ambition.
When you're content and stabilised, where ever you may be.
When you're sensitive to others, though you may disagree.
When you can lead impartial, with not a hint of spite.
Neither favouring or thwarting, but dealing fair and right.
Then you are now an officer and respect will follow soon.
For men will see your colours and the colours of Duntroon.

Timor - Build Up to Peace (Pencil)Original Artwork Location: Private Collection CLICK HERE for more...The artwork is a collage of images representing the peacekeeping mission to Timor. The main players in this historic drama are represented: Timorese militant civilians surrounded by Australian and New Zealand soldiers, Filipino Rangers and Gurkhas. HMAS Adelaide, ANZAC, Success, Tobruck, Jervis Bay, plus ASLAVS, APCs, Blackhawk and Hercules are all being overseen by the INTERFET Commander MAJGEN Cosgrove.Point of interest - Ian completed this image (between the duties of caring for his three children) while his wife was deployed in Timor for seven months.CLICK HERE for more...

13th Brigade(Watercolour)Original Artwork Location: 13 Brigade No prints have been made of this artwork.This illustration was made purely for recruitment purposes. 13 Brigade wanted an image that showed the diversity of occupations in the military. This illustration was then turned into a recruitment poster and other various merchandising material. CLICK HERE for more...

Vietnam War Tribute Coin(Mixed Media)Original Artwork Location: Private Collection No prints have been made of this artwork.I was fortunate to be asked by 'Downies' to help with the artwork to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. In the foreground is a Special Forces Soldier, also known as the Phantoms of the Jungle. CLICK HERE for more...

Fort Queenscliff - C&SC (Ink and Wash)Original Artwork Location: Private Collection No prints have been made of these artworks.These two artworks were completed as a young soldier at my first posting in the late 80's. At that time, Fort Queenscliff hosted Command and Staff College.

Robert "Bobby" GibbesDSO DFC & Bar(Pencil)Original Artwork Location: Private Collection Highest ‘known’ resale of a Bobby Gibbes Print: Unknown Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes was one of Australia's air aces in WWII with ten kills plus two shared, five probables and sixteen damaged as well as other strafed on the ground. He served in the Western Desert with 3 Squadron in which he became company commander. He was twice shot down. He later commanded 80 Wing RAAF in the South West Pacific. The Aircraft depicted are a P-40 Kittyhawk and a Spitfire Mk. VIII with the nose art designed by Gibbes' mother. He went on to fly many more years in New Guinea. CLICK HERE for more...

Australian Flying Corps Tribute Coin Artwork(Ink)Original Artwork Location: Private Collection No prints have been made of this artwork.This artwork was made for Downies to produce a tribute coin for the Australian Flying Corps but sadly was never released.

Though this artwork is not part of the military range, I thought its presence would put a smile on a few faces. I first learnt of the Drop Bear when I joined the military, and since that time have been guilty of spreading the legend to many a green face. The Drop Bear is one of the paintings that feature in Australian MythoCreatology - a project my wife and I have been working on for many years. To find out more - PRESS HERE.

Live Life (Collage of Mixed Artworks)No prints have been made of this artwork.

Don't Mess With The ANZACs (Collage of Mixed Artworks)No prints have been made of this artwork.

Acknowledgements

I would like to recognize the many people who have contributed to the creation of these artworks. The production of which is a collaboration of many minds and various talents - I am simply the monkey at the end of the brush.

Various Series: Thanks to Brett Williams of the Military Workshop for his backing and support, 6RAR, 13 Brigade, Duntroon, and special thanks to Alan Smith, Andrew Merchant, Shane Saltmarsh, Bob Whiston, Bobby Gibbs and all the soldiers that modeled for the Various Series.

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